Alaska

Detailed report on the state located in the United States (USA).

In Alaska, the average number of disabilities per resident is far lower than most other states. The majority of disabilities in this state fall under the categories of: physical (25%), employment (22%), and mental (16%).

State wide, roughly 84% of all residents and 87% of children under 18 had some sort of health insurance coverage. On average, people in Alaska have about the same amount of health insurance coverage as most other states. Children in this state, on average, have about the same amount of health insurance coverage as most other states.

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Wealth and Education
Employment
Commuting and Sprawl
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Dialysis Centers Per Capita

The number of dialysis centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Alaska: 0.06 per 10,000 residents (1 per 156,733 residents)
United States: 0.17 per 10,000 residents (1 per 58,229 residents)

Doctors Per Capita

The number of doctors that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more physicians exist for the same number of people.

Alaska: 48.03 per 10,000 residents (1 per 208 residents)
United States: 31.49 per 10,000 residents (1 per 318 residents)

Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Per Capita

The number of rehab centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Alaska: 0.91 per 10,000 residents (1 per 10,999 residents)
United States: 0.40 per 10,000 residents (1 per 24,896 residents)

Home Care Agencies Per Capita

The number of home care agencies that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more agencies exist for the same number of people.

Alaska: 0.24 per 10,000 residents (1 per 41,795 residents)
United States: 0.31 per 10,000 residents (1 per 32,020 residents)

Pharmacies & Medical Suppliers Per Capita

The number of pharmacies and medical suppliers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more suppliers exist for the same number of people.

Alaska: 2.12 per 10,000 residents (1 per 4,714 residents)
United States: 3.21 per 10,000 residents (1 per 3,120 residents)

Hospitals Per Capita

The number of hospitals that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Alaska: 0.21 per 10,000 residents (1 per 48,226 residents)
United States: 0.15 per 10,000 residents (1 per 65,024 residents)

Nursing Homes Per Capita

The number of nursing homes that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Alaska: 0.24 per 10,000 residents (1 per 41,795 residents)
United States: 0.56 per 10,000 residents (1 per 17,773 residents)

Insurance Coverage

The percentage of the population that is insured regardless of age.

Alaska: 84.4%
United States: 85.8%

Insurance Coverage Under 18

The percentage of the population that is insured that is under the age of 18.

Alaska: 86.9%
United States: 88.1%

Disabilities Per Capita

The number of disabilities that exist, on average, per resident. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Alaska: 0.24 per resident (1 per 4.20 residents)
United States: 0.32 per resident (1 per 3.16 residents)

Disabilities

A breakdown of specific types of disabilities. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Sensory: 21,150 (14.2%)
Physical: 36,748 (24.6%)
Mental: 24,275 (16.2%)
Self-care: 10,601 (7.1%)
Go-outside-home: 23,247 (15.6%)
Employment: 33,402 (22.4%)

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People

In 2000, Alaska had a total population of 626,932 which consisted of an above average rural populace. The state's population consisted of 190,717 children, which is an above average level when compared to its population, and 35,699 seniors, which is a below average level when compared to its population. The number of married adults is noticeably lower than most other states.

Racially, Alaska is comprised mostly of individuals who classified themselves as white and american indian or alaskan. Overall, the state has an average amount of racial diversity with most of the population comprising of a few races.

A below average portion of the state's population (38%) were born in this state. The number of foreign born individuals (people born in another county whos' parents were not citizens) that reside in this state is far less than most other states (6% vs 11% average).

Total Population

The total number of residents regardless of age.

Alaska: 626,932
United States: 281,421,906

Males

The total number of male residents regardless of age.

Alaska: 324,112 (51.7%)
United States: 138,053,563 (49.1%)

Females

The total number of female residents regardless of age.

Alaska: 302,820 (48.3%)
United States: 143,368,343 (50.9%)

Median Age

The age that 50% of the population is over and 50% of the population is under.

Alaska: 32.4
United States: 35.3

Children

The total number of residents that are under the age of 18.

Alaska: 190,717 (30.4%)
United States: 72,293,812 (25.7%)

Adults

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 18 and under the age of 65.

Alaska: 400,516 (63.9%)
United States: 174,136,341 (61.9%)

Seniors

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 65.

Alaska: 35,699 (5.7%)
United States: 34,991,753 (12.4%)

Married

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now married. Percentage refers to total population.

Alaska: 264,950 (42.3%)
United States: 125,000,493 (44.4%)

Divorced

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now divorced. Percentage refers to total population.

Alaska: 54,650 (8.7%)
United States: 21,560,308 (7.7%)

White (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as white.

Alaska: 434,534 (69.3%)
United States: 211,460,626 (75.1%)

African-American (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as african-american.

Alaska: 21,787 (3.5%)
United States: 34,658,190 (12.3%)

Asian (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as asian.

Alaska: 25,116 (4.0%)
United States: 10,242,998 (3.6%)

American Indian & Alaskan (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as american indian or alaskan.

Alaska: 98,043 (15.6%)
United States: 2,475,956 (0.9%)

Pacific Islander (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as pacific islander.

Alaska: 3,309 (0.5%)
United States: 398,835 (0.1%)

Mixed (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as being two or more races.

Alaska: 34,146 (5.4%)
United States: 6,826,228 (2.4%)

Other (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as none of the above race categories.

Alaska: 9,997 (1.6%)
United States: 15,359,073 (5.5%)

Hispanic (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as hispanic. NOTE: This race is included in the races above. Totals including this metric will be more than 100% of the population.

Alaska: 25,852 (4.1%)
United States: 35,305,818 (12.5%)

Born in Alaska

The total number of residents that were born in the same state that they current reside in.

Alaska: 238,613 (38.1%)
United States: 168,729,388 (60.0%)

Foreign Born

The total number of residents that were born in foreign countries that were not a child of a citizen.

Alaska: 37,170 (5.9%)
United States: 31,107,889 (11.1%)

Families

Alaska has 152,337 families with an average of 3.28 members per family which is close to the national average. The majority of families are comprised of a married couple (76%) and children over the age of eighteen (42%).

Total Families

The total number of families.

Alaska: 152,337
United States: 71,787,347

Average Family Size

The average number of members in each family.

Alaska: 3.28
United States: 3.14

Married Couple Families

The total number of families thats parents were a married couple.

Alaska: 116,318 (76.4%)
United States: 54,493,232 (75.9%)

Single Mom Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single mom.

Alaska: 23,937 (15.7%)
United States: 12,900,103 (18.0%)

Single Dad Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single dad.

Alaska: 12,082 (7.9%)
United States: 4,394,012 (6.1%)

Families with Children Under 6

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six.

Alaska: 19,584 (12.9%)
United States: 8,020,067 (11.2%)

Families with Children Under 6 and 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six and also age six to seventeen.

Alaska: 18,124 (11.9%)
United States: 6,875,512 (9.6%)

Families with Children 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are age six to seventeen.

Alaska: 50,776 (33.3%)
United States: 19,692,789 (27.4%)

Families with Children 18 and Over

The total number of families that have one or more children which are over the age of eighteen.

Alaska: 63,853 (41.9%)
United States: 37,198,979 (51.8%)

Wealth and Education

In 1999, the median family income in Alaska was $59,036 which is beyond typical levels. The number of middle class families (making $25,000 to $99,999 per year) is on par with other states. The amount of women with college degrees in this state is on par with national levels. The number of well paid women state wide is about average. The total number of men with college degrees in this state is on par with national levels. The amount of well paid men is above average.

In Poverty

The total number of residents, regardless of age, that are living below the poverty level. Percentage refers to total population.

Alaska: 57,602 (9.2%)
United States: 33,899,812 (12.0%)

Middle Class Families

The total number of families that have an income of $25,000 to $99,000. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Alaska: 99,651 (65.4%)
United States: 46,200,964 (64.4%)

Well Paid Women

The total number female residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Alaska: 16,936 (10.5%)
United States: 6,560,078 (9.3%)

Well Paid Men

The total number male residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Alaska: 56,021 (28.2%)
United States: 19,503,805 (24.3%)

Median Family Income

The median income of all members of a family. Family members do not have to be living in the same household to be counted. 50% of families will have a higher income and 50% of families will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Alaska: $59,036
United States: $50,046

Median Household Income

The median income of all members of a household. Household members do not have to be family to be counted. 50% of households will have a higher income and 50% of households will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Alaska: $51,571
United States: $41,994

Women with College Degrees

The total number female residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Alaska: 60,342 (32.8%)
United States: 28,192,307 (29.6%)

Men with College Degrees

The total number male residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Alaska: 60,678 (31.0%)
United States: 27,783,131 (31.9%)

Employment

There are 281,532 actively employed workers in this state. The industries who employ the most female workers in Alaska are: education and health, retail trade, and public administration. For men, the top industries for employment are: construction, transportation and warehousing, and education and health.

Male Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries men work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining: 11,452 (7.7%)
Construction: 17,965 (12.1%)
Manufacturing: 6,472 (4.3%)
Wholesale trade: 5,265 (3.5%)
Retail trade: 16,196 (10.9%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities: 17,821 (12.0%)
Information: 3,946 (2.6%)
Finance, insurance, real estate: 5,146 (3.5%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services: 11,624 (7.8%)
Education, health, and social services: 17,106 (11.5%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services: 11,158 (7.5%)
Other services: 7,992 (5.4%)
Public administration: 16,891 (11.3%)

Female Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries women work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining: 2,322 (1.8%)
Construction: 2,569 (1.9%)
Manufacturing: 2,748 (2.1%)
Wholesale trade: 1,950 (1.5%)
Retail trade: 16,442 (12.4%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities: 7,222 (5.5%)
Information: 3,706 (2.8%)
Finance, insurance, real estate: 7,788 (5.9%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services: 9,698 (7.3%)
Education, health, and social services: 44,059 (33.3%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services: 12,941 (9.8%)
Other services: 7,874 (5.9%)
Public administration: 13,179 (9.9%)

Commuting and Sprawl

The average worker in Alaska spends about 20.0 minutes each way to get to work, which is less than other workers nationally. Most employed depart from their residences between 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM to get to work. Typically, workers use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to and from their jobs. However, a large portion of workers also use a carpool to get to work.

Average Travel Time to Work

The average commute time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Alaska: 20.0 minutes
United States: 26.9 minutes

Car, Truck, or Van to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to work.

Alaska: 193,165 (69.3%)
United States: 97,102,050 (78.2%)

Motorcycle to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a motorcycle as a means to get to work.

Alaska: 244 (0.1%)
United States: 142,424 (0.1%)

Carpool to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a carpool as a means to get to work.

Alaska: 45,012 (16.2%)
United States: 15,634,051 (12.6%)

Public Transportation to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use public transportation as a means to get to work.

Alaska: 5,236 (1.9%)
United States: 6,067,703 (4.9%)

Bicycle to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a bicycle as a means to get to work.

Alaska: 1,583 (0.6%)
United States: 488,497 (0.4%)

Walk to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that walk as a means to get to work.

Alaska: 21,298 (7.6%)
United States: 3,758,982 (3.0%)

Travel Time to Work

A breakdown of travel time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Less than 5 minutes: 22,212 (8.0%)
5 to 9 minutes: 51,239 (18.4%)
10 to 14 minutes: 56,182 (20.2%)
15 to 19 minutes: 53,617 (19.2%)
20 to 24 minutes: 37,046 (13.3%)
25 to 29 minutes: 10,787 (3.9%)
30 to 24 minutes: 19,056 (6.8%)
35 to 39 minutes: 2,331 (0.8%)
40 to 44 minutes: 3,920 (1.4%)
45 to 59 minutes: 7,441 (2.7%)
60 to 89 minutes: 7,345 (2.6%)
90 or more minutes: 7,443 (2.7%)

Time Leaving for Work

A breakdown of departure time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

12:00 AM to 4:59 AM: 7,216 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM: 5,847 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM: 9,831 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM: 18,356 (6.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM: 26,900 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM: 38,331 (13.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM: 51,692 (18.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM: 30,799 (11.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM: 18,465 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM: 20,202 (7.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM: 9,274 (7.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM: 4,466 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM: 18,026 (6.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM: 19,214 (6.9%)

Housing

As of March 2000, Alaska had 260,978 total households which, on average, contained 2.3 bedrooms each. The typical number of members per household was 2.74. Households in this state have a value that is above average when compared to other states. Real estate taxes here are much higher when compared to national levels ($1,888). Median rent as a percentage of household income is average which could indicate that the cost of living is also average.

Total Households

The total number of households.

Alaska: 260,978
United States: 115,904,641

Household Size

A breakdown of household sizes.

1 person households: 52,060 (19.9%)
2 person households: 68,032 (26.1%)
3 person households: 38,104 (14.6%)
4 person households: 34,348 (13.2%)
5 person households: 16,714 (6.4%)
6 person households: 6,993 (2.7%)
7 or more person households: 5,349 (2.0%)

Average Household Bedrooms

The average number of bedrooms per household.

Alaska: 2.3
United States: 2.6

Household Bedrooms

A breakdown of household bedroom capacities.

0 bedroom households (studios): 19,692 (7.5%)
1 bedroom households: 44,183 (16.9%)
2 bedroom households: 72,249 (27.7%)
3 bedroom households: 84,112 (32.2%)
4 bedroom households: 32,653 (12.5%)
5 bedroom or more households: 8,089 (3.1%)

Median Household Value

The household value at which 50% of households had a higher value and 50% of households had a lower value.

Alaska: $144,200
United States: $119,600

Median Real Estate Taxes

The median amount real estate taxes charged per year per household. 50% of households had a to pay a higher amount and 50% of households had to pay a lower amount.

Alaska: $1,888
United States: $1,334

Median Rent as % of Household Income

The median rent as a percentage of the household income. A higher value indicates that is it more expensive to rent.

Alaska: 24.8%
United States: 25.5%

Average Household Size

The average number of household members per household.

Alaska: 2.74
United States: 2.59

Median Year Households were Built

The year in which 50% of the households built before and 50% of the households built after.

Alaska: 1979
United States: 1971

Year Households were Built

A breakdown of household build dates.

Households built from 1999 to March of 2000: 6,793 (2.6%)
Households built from 1995 to 1998: 22,267 (8.5%)
Households built from 1990 to 1994: 17,979 (6.9%)
Households built from 1980 to 1989: 78,090 (29.9%)
Households built from 1970 to 1979: 75,095 (28.8%)
Households built from 1960 to 1969: 30,169 (11.6%)
Households built from 1950 to 1959: 18,113 (6.9%)
Households built from 1940 to 1949: 6,888 (2.6%)
Households built in 1939 or earlier: 5,584 (2.1%)

Vacant Households

The total number households which were vacant.

Alaska: 39,378 (15.1%)
United States: 10,424,540 (9.0%)

Family Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by families.

Alaska: 152,337 (58.4%)
United States: 71,787,347 (61.9%)

Owner Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by their owners.

Alaska: 138,509 (53.1%)
United States: 69,815,753 (60.2%)

Seasonal Households

The total number households which were vacant because they were used as a seasonal residence.

Alaska: 21,474 (8.2%)
United States: 3,578,718 (3.1%)

Renewable Energy Heated Households

The total number households which were heated by renewable energy sources (i.e. wood, solar, wind, etc).

Alaska: 10,662 (1.7%)
United States: 2,229,403 (0.8%)

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Area Codes:: 907
Latitude:: 64
Longitude:: -153
Time Zone:: Alaska (-9 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings:: This state observes Daylight Savings Time.
Largest Counties:: Anchorage Municipality, Bethel Census Area, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Juneau City Borough, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Kodiak Island Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Nome Census Area, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Huge Cities:: Anchorage
Medium Cities:: Fairbanks, Juneau
Small Cities:: College, Kenai, Ketchikan, Knik-Fairview, Kodiak, Lakes, Sitka
Largest Zip Codes:: 99502, 99504, 99507, 99508, 99515, 99516, 99577, 99645, 99654, 99701, 99709, 99801

Ancestry

Data is based upon nationality, not ethnicity.

Other (Frequently hispanic and african-american): 30.32%
German: 15.24%
Irish: 9.89%
English: 8.83%
United States or American: 5.22%
Norwegian: 3.87%
French (except Basque): 2.96%
Italian: 2.63%
Swedish: 2.44%
Scottish: 2.31%
Polish: 1.94%
Dutch: 1.74%
Scotch-Irish: 1.73%
European: 1.22%
Russian: 1.10%
French Canadian: 0.95%
Danish: 0.84%
Welsh: 0.79%
Finnish: 0.55%
British: 0.47%
Scandinavian: 0.46%
Czech: 0.39%
Swiss: 0.37%
Canadian: 0.33%
Hungarian: 0.33%
Portuguese: 0.31%
Ukrainian: 0.23%
Austrian: 0.23%
Greek: 0.23%
African: 0.21%
Czechoslovakian: 0.16%
Northern European: 0.15%
Lithuanian: 0.14%
Yugoslavian: 0.14%
Slovak: 0.12%

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